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BK53 SUY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,011 mi
Last recorded142,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 142,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2012 128,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,009 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 110,008 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 99,607 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 99,605 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear lights have slight interaction

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,892 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 79,238 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 79,238 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,466 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 66,464 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BK53 SUY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK53 SUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 SUY registered?

BK53 SUY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is BK53 SUY safe to buy?

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